Posted on August 20, 2025 in Car Accidents

Highways in Illinois see a constant flow of tractor-trailers and delivery trucks. While these trucks are essential for moving things where they need to go, they also pose serious dangers. When a truck collides with a passenger car, the results can be devastating. A small vehicle can be completely totaled, and occupants may suffer catastrophic injuries.

As of August 2025, Illinois continues to enforce both state and federal trucking regulations, but accidents still occur with alarming frequency. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident with a truck on an Illinois highway, you deserve outstanding representation from a Lake Zurich, IL truck accident lawyer who is experienced and aggressive with the truck companies that are responsible.

Why Truck Accidents Are So Dangerous

The size and weight of commercial trucks make them far more destructive in collisions than standard cars. An 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. By contrast, the average car weighs around 3,000 pounds. This imbalance means that even at lower speeds, truck accidents often lead to severe injuries and significant property damage.

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 Posted on July 22, 2025 in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents frequently leave riders and their families facing devastating injuries, mounting medical bills, and questions about what comes next. Illinois law gives injured motorcyclists the right to seek compensation when another driver’s negligence causes a crash, but getting fairly compensated is not an easy matter.

Motorcycle accident claims are often more complex than other personal injury cases. From proving fault to handling insurance companies, an experienced Lake Zurich, IL motorcycle accident injury attorney at our family firm can make a critical difference in helping you recover the damages you deserve.

The Impact of a Serious Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders lack the physical protection of a car, which means even low-speed crashes can result in catastrophic injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and amputations are common in these crashes. Families often face emotional trauma as they help their loved one through a painful recovery or, in tragic cases, grieve a wrongful death.

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 Posted on June 22, 2025 in Personal Injury

Michael and Samantha Salvi have once again earned top honors in the legal profession, continuing what has become a family tradition. Both attorneys have been named to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list, which recognizes the state’s top attorneys in their practice areas. Samantha has also been named an Elite Lawyer.

At Premier Illinois Injury Lawyers, our Lake Zurich, IL personal injury attorneys are dedicated to providing exceptional and personalized legal representation to every client. You will benefit from the experience, integrity, and skill that these honors represent. If you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, working with award-winning attorneys offers you peace of mind and trusted legal guidance. We always fight fiercely to protect your best interests and maximize your compensation.

What Does It Mean to Be a Super Lawyer?

Super Lawyers uses a multi-step process to choose top attorneys in each state. Candidates are nominated by other attorneys and then evaluated based on their results, experience, honors, community involvement, and professional activities. A lawyer cannot pay to be included on the Super Lawyers list. Only 5 percent of attorneys in Illinois are selected each year. Michael Salvi has earned a spot on the Super Lawyers list multiple times.

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 Posted on May 26, 2025 in Car Accidents

Car accidents can have devastating consequences, especially for victims of negligent drivers. If you suffered severe injuries in a collision, you have the right to file a claim for compensation with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider or a lawsuit against the driver. In Illinois courts, pain and suffering can be accounted for in your compensation. If you have questions about the value of your claim, a McHenry County, IL car accident attorney can help you identify your recoverable losses.

What Is Pain and Suffering in an Illinois Car Accident Claim?

"Pain and suffering" is a broader term used to describe the emotional distress, physical discomfort, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish associated with injuries caused by someone else’s actions. It is part of the compensatory damages, which include economic and non-economic damages, related to personal injuries and categorized as a non-economic loss. This just means that it does not have an inherent monetary value, like medical costs and lost income.

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 Posted on April 22, 2025 in Car Accidents

Most people assume the rear driver is at fault for a rear-end collision, but this is not always the case. Certain things a front driver does may also contribute to a rear-end collision. Illinois is a comparative negligence state. This means that fault can be divided between parties, even in cases where fault may seem relatively straightforward.

If you have been hurt in a rear-end car crash, retain a skilled Illinois accident attorney to represent your interests. Our car accident lawyers at Premier Illinois Injury Lawyers have 25 years of experience, and will determine the cause of the accident and fight to hold the at-fault party accountable for your losses.

Front Drivers May be At-Fault in Some Rear-End Accidents

Rear-end crash fault can sometimes be partially blamed on the front driver. For example: 

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 Posted on March 18, 2025 in Wrongful Death

The sudden loss of a loved one in a car accident is a truly devastating experience, and it can be made even more painful when the crash is due to someone else’s negligence. In addition to emotional grief, families are often left to deal with overwhelming financial burdens. Although no lawsuit can reverse the loss, a wrongful death claim can help ease financial hardships and hold the responsible party accountable. If you are looking to pursue a wrongful death claim, an experienced Illinois personal injury attorney can help your family understand your rights and fight for the compensation you all deserve.

Who Is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Illinois?

The Illinois Wrongful Death Act states that only the deceased person’s personal representative can file a wrongful death claim. This representative is typically named in the deceased’s will. If no will exists, the court may appoint a spouse, adult child, or other close family member as the personal representative.

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 Posted on February 17, 2025 in Car Accidents

Dash cameras are valuable tools for drivers, as these devices capture real-time recordings of road incidents. If you have been injured in a car crash, dash cam footage can serve as key proof in an insurance claim or legal case. But how effective is dash cam evidence in proving accident liability, and what legal factors should you consider? An Illinois personal injury lawyer can help determine how dash cam footage may impact your case and ensure it is appropriately used in legal proceedings.

How Can Dash Cam Footage Support Your Car Accident Claim?

Dash cam footage can provide an objective account of an accident, so it can be helpful when you need to prove fault. If another driver ran a red light, changed lanes without signaling, or drove recklessly, the footage might clearly show it. This evidence can also strengthen insurance claims by supporting your version of events.

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 Posted on January 17, 2025 in Personal Injury

Winter’s beauty often comes with hidden dangers, and icy walkways are a prime example. Slipping on ice can do more than ruin your day– it can leave you with expensive medical bills, missed work, and long-term pain. If a property owner’s negligence caused your fall, you may have the right to pursue compensation. A slip and fall lawsuit can help you recover your losses and hold the responsible party accountable. With the guidance of an experienced Illinois personal injury attorney, you can navigate the legal process and protect your rights.

When Can You File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit After an Icy Accident?

In Illinois, property owners are typically required to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. It is important to note that not every slip and fall on ice leads to legal liability. Under Illinois' Natural Accumulation Rule, property owners are not usually responsible for injuries caused by natural accumulations of snow or ice formed from regular snowfall. However, liability may arise if:

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 Posted on December 20, 2024 in Delivery Driver Accidents

The holiday season is a time filled with packed shopping carts, endless online orders, and an increase in delivery trucks on the road. Companies like Amazon, FedEx, and UPS face enormous pressure to meet deadlines, which means that many delivery drivers have to work longer hours in stressful conditions. Unfortunately, this combination of factors often results in an influx of delivery driver negligence, leading to accidents and serious personal injuries. If you or a loved one have been hurt due to a negligent delivery driver, an Illinois personal injury attorney can help you pursue legal action.

What Causes Increased Negligence Among Delivery Drivers During the Holidays?

Delivery companies increase their operations during the holidays, often hiring seasonal drivers and assigning longer routes to their employees. This surge in demand contributes to several risk factors, including:

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 Posted on November 19, 2024 in Truck Accidents

While it can feel difficult being told there are limits to our freedom and we cannot just do whatever we want whenever we want to, many rules and laws in a democratic society are there to keep us safe. That is certainly the case with hours of service regulations.

While a driver might think he has a different level of tolerance and can work well on less sleep than others, evidence over many years has proven that tired drivers get in more accidents. With truck accidents having the capacity to cause severe physical and bodily harm, the stakes are even higher for tired truck drivers. If you were injured in an accident with a truck, speak with a qualified Lake Zurich, IL personal injury lawyer to understand whether there is enough cause to examine whether hours of service regulations were violated.

What are Hours of Service?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces hours of service guidelines that place limits on the maximum number of hours commercial drivers are legally allowed to drive consecutively. There are specific rules about when truck drivers need to take breaks and how long they should be. If a truck driver violates hours of service and is then involved in a collision, this can have severe implications for their liability.

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